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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.99, 771 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.99, 771 and 148.80 is: 223.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.99 : 771 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.99/771 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.99x = 771 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.99x = 114,724.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,724.80/513.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.20

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